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Home Maintenance HVAC

Beat the Heat: HVAC Tune-Ups Worth Doing Now

When summer hits in Florida, there’s no room for guesswork with your air conditioning. A sudden breakdown during a heatwave is more than uncomfortable, it can lead to costly repairs, health concerns, and emergency calls…

Waypoint Property InspectionJune 19, 2025

HVAC

What Are Those Big Vents in Old Bathrooms?

If you've purchased an older home, you might’ve noticed a big vent in your bathroom and wondered what it’s doing. Unlike more modern, compact fans, these large vents were built to keep bathrooms fresh without…

Waypoint Property InspectionNovember 6, 2024

HVAC Mold

Causes and Signs of Mold in Your Ductwork

Finding mold in your ductwork is unsettling, but it’s a problem you don’t want to ignore. Mold affects a home’s air quality and can trigger allergies or other health concerns. It's particularly common in climates…

Waypoint Property InspectionOctober 10, 2024

HVAC Indoor Air

How to Seal Leaky Air Ducts From Inside the House

Have you noticed that your home isn’t as comfortable as it should be? The problem might be hiding in your air ducts; even small leaks can let the conditioned air escape. The good news is…

Waypoint Property InspectionAugust 29, 2024

HVAC

How to Reset a Furnace

Having a furnace is essential for keeping your home warm and comfortable during the colder months. However, there may come a time when you encounter a problem with your furnace, such as the reset button…

Waypoint Property InspectionDecember 5, 2023

HVAC

Is Water Dripping From The AC Dangerous?

Being a homeowner requires a lot of work. You need to stay on top of all maintenance needs throughout the entire year. It is never a good idea to wait on the maintenance of the…

Waypoint Property InspectionMarch 7, 2023

HVAC

Which Breaker Controls HVAC

When you purchase a home it is important to know the location of all electrical shut-offs. If an emergency were to occur, you would want to have access to the breaker controls to shut them…

Waypoint Property InspectionJuly 31, 2022

HVAC

Lennox AC Age: How To Find The Year Of Manufacture

This guide can show you how to find the year of manufacture for Lennox Air Conditioners and Heaters/Air Handlers. Related articles: A/C unit lifespan. What is HVAC? Lennox AC Age There are 4 different types…

Waypoint Property InspectionOctober 11, 2021

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HVAC

Why Does My Heater Smell Like It’s Burning?

As we approach the winter months, we turn on our furnace or heater for our homes for the first time in months. Oftentimes, there is a burning smell associated with turning on the heater for…

Waypoint Property InspectionSeptember 27, 2021

HVAC

What Causes An Air Conditioner To Freeze Up?

Your air conditioner has a very big job of keeping your home cool. Sometimes though, your air conditioner can get too cold and freeze up. So what causes your air conditioner to freeze up? Well,…

Waypoint Property InspectionSeptember 20, 2021